Guwahati, July 17 -- Climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk on Friday said he would "stay alive till July 20 at any cost" as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day, despite doctors warning that his prolonged fast has reached a critical stage.

Addressing supporters at the protest site, Wangchuk acknowledged his deteriorating health but said his resolve remained firm. He urged people to ensure a large turnout for the Cockroach Janta Party's proposed march to Parliament on July 20, the day the Monsoon Session begins.

"I am weak from the outside but very strong inside. We need this energy for July 20, when we will take out a peaceful march to Parliament. We will go together and present our plea in the temple of democracy," ...